Scoliosis is not an issue all San Jose
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, San Jose
scoliosis is a big consideration. Chiropractic Solutions shares
these new findings about San Jose scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF San Jose SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for San Jose chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all San Jose kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. New research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though not very much is known
about the causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
verified that reduced physical
ability and activity in those who go on have scoliosis by age 15 was
noted as early as age 18 months. Those children who did more
objectively measured moderate/vigorous physical activity at age 11 were 30%
less likely to develop scoliosis. (1) Chiropractic Solutions knows San Jose
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
San Jose SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests San Jose scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to San Jose chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially
one greater than 16°, foretells future curve progression and low
back pain in adulthood. (2) Such a spine with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis benefits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow the
progression of the curve and reduce the already
increased degree of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation referred to as Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and aid in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
San Jose SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study presented support
for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers found
significant improvements in the neutral angles of both the lower thoracic spine
curve and the lower lumbar spine curve after triple-treatment trunk stretching.
Triple-treatment trunk stretching may well better the spinal
curve and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
San Jose SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Definitive evidence of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is missing. While AIS can progress
during the growth years and produce a
significant deformity, it is usually not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or exceeds a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to stop the
progression. The main aims of all types of
interventions are to revise the deformity, stop
additional worsening of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, diminishing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
function are also important. Surgery is normally
suggested for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are many reports of short-term
(few months) promising surgical treatment outcomes but not many
long-term outcomes (more than 20 years). For those with curves greater
than 45 degrees, there are no randomized controlled trials and prospective
controlled trials comparing spinal fusion surgery with non-surgical
interventions in people with AIS with a Cobb angle more than 45
degrees to show that one is better. (5)
San Jose SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a San Jose treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the San Jose chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) about
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the main area of the
spine affected by scoliosis. This study found
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is increased in chronic spine related pain. Increased spine motion is a goal of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Chiropractic Solutions
Listen
to this PODCAST about Cox® Technic chiropractic
care of scoliosis presented by Dr. Roberto Branca, an Italian chiropractor
using Cox® Technic, on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He talks about
how he helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your San Jose chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for San Jose scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Chiropractic Solutions partners with San Jose scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.